13 NOV 12
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
7:00 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in
regular session on November 12, 2013. Vice Chairman Ott opened the
meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in
attendance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Jim Peacock, Jr., Scott Scholl, Jim Moore,
Avis Twitty, Eric McCleary and Alderman Bill Howard answered ROLL
CALL. Vice Chairman Ott also answered roll call and declared a
quorum. PRESENT (7), ABSENT (2).
Others present for the meeting were City Attorney Bamburg, City
Engineer Jay Whisker, Glen Keaton, Nick Whisker, Tommy Bond, Mayor
Fletcher, interested citizens, petitioners, and press.
CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Moore moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the
minutes of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of 14
October 2013 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PLAQUE: Former Chairman Glen Keaton was
recognized for his service and leadership to the Jacksonville Planning
Commission. He was presented a plaque and engraved gavel
commemorating his years of service.
Glen Keaton expressed his appreciation, saying that he enjoyed his
time on the Commission and serving with his fellow Commissioners.
NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRMAN:
Alderman Howard nominated Vice Chairman Ott to serve as Chairman for
the remainder of 2013. Commissioner Moore seconded the nomination.
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Howard nominated Commissioner Jim Moore to serve as Vice
Chairman to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment Chairman.
Commissioner Scholl seconded the nomination. MOTION CARRIED.
It was noted that newly appointed Commissioner Rick White would also
serve the Board of Adjustment as a member of the Planning Commission.
Members serving the Board of Adjustment from the Planning Commission
are Chairman Jim Moore, Alderman Howard and Commissioner Rick White.
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): a. REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT: Jaxon
Terrace Phase 10
Mr. Tommy Bond of Bond Engineering, representing the item of business
for developer Dickey Jones, stated that the Planning Commission’s
recommended revisions from last month’s meeting have been made to the
preliminary plat.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
7:00 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
City Engineer Whisker stated that there are no further concerns to be
addressed.
In response to a question from Commissioner Moore, Mr. Bond stated
that the developer has agreed to put down a base of gravel to afford
emergency vehicle access.
City Engineer Whisker stated that the developer has agreed to put in
either two culdesacs back-to-back or leave a strip in-between for
access. He then added that both the Water and Sewer Departments have
agreed to the revised plat. He continued say that the lots were
adjusted and it is a situation that has worked out well for everyone
involved.
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Peacock to approve the
preliminary plat of Jaxon Terrace Phase 10 as revised. MOTION CARRIED.
b. FINAL PLAT Entergy-Jacksonville Subdivision 7801 John Harden Drive
There was no one present to represent the item of business. The final
plat for Entergy was not addressed.
BUILDING PERMIT(S): SITE PLAN C S Development 1100 North James Street
Representative Tommy Bond stated that the developer will construct the
parking up to the building which will be on the north end of the
project. He related that the property is zoned C-3. It was noted
that the commercial businesses located on this lot would be a car lot
and a cell phone business.
Commissioner Moore pointed out that the need for a landscaping plan
and the sidewalk.
City Engineer Whisker stated that he has discussed those items with
the developer.
Discussion ensued regarding enforcement for maintenance at businesses
that have neglected their landscapes.
Mr. Bond noted that the City of Sherwood requires businesses to
install a sprinkler system for their landscaped areas.
In response to a question from Commissioner Moore, Mr. Bond answered
that he does not believe the developer has any plan regarding access
from the rear of the building. He noted that the pavement stops to
the side of the building and does not continue around to the rear. He
stated that he is not aware if there will even be a back door to the
building.
Commissioner Twitty moved, seconded by Commissioner Scholl to approve
the site plan for C S Development 1100 North James Street as
submitted. MOTION CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
7:00 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
GENERAL:
ANNOUNCEMENT:
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Ott without objection adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
Susan L. Davitt
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